SR IT Analyst IT Security

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Senior Information Technology Analyst in the IT Security section of the Information Technology Division. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Applications must clearly demonstrate experience related to the essential functions tied to IT Security including planning and managing IT security projects assessing and addressing vulnerabilities incident response developing security training and familiarity with IT security frameworks such as NIST ISO 27001 and CISSP. Applications that do not show relevant experience in these areas may not be considered.

CLASS SUMMARY

Incumbents are responsible for performing professional level activities under minimal guidance in administering maintaining troubleshooting and/or developing computer systems and/or applications. Incumbents serve as leads on projects and to lower-level staff. Incumbents also serve as a subject matter experts in area of assignment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Senior Information Technology Analyst is the fifth level in an eight level information technology series. The Senior Information Technology Analyst is distinguished from the Information Technology Analyst by its project lead responsibilities and level of experience in a specific area of expertise and enterprise scope of responsibility with minimal supervision. The Senior Information Technology Analyst is distinguished from the Information Technology Supervisor which has full supervisory responsibilities.

When assigned to IT Security:

• Responsible for planning designing organizing implementing and maintaining IT security projects policies and procedures
• Reviews tests and implements technology solutions for assessing and addressing technology vulnerabilities
• Conducts and monitors IT incident preparation investigations responses documentation and analysis
• Coordinates develops and presents IT security awareness training programs
• Provides IT security reports analysis and metrics
• Skilled and knowledgeable in IT security best practices NIST ISO 2700/27001 and CISSP
• Identify vulnerabilities in current systems recommend solutions and implement those solutions
• Provide emergency response to reduce down-time correct errors correct incidents or initiate and monitor vendor activity surrounding critical system failures off-hours scheduled maintenance downtime on an as needed basis
• Collaborate with IT teams other business partners and external agencies to meet the security needs and keep up-to-date with the latest technology landscape and threats

To review the full list of Essential Functions please use the link below:

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

EDUCATION (position requirements at entry):

EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry):

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS (position requirements at entry):

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbents Driver License record and status.

• Experiencewith Incident Command Training ICS-100/200/700/800/300
• Formal experience in facilitating security trainings briefings and public speaking
• Experience with the creation and updating of security policies and procedures
• Proven ability to successfully engage and collaborate with federal state local and tribal public safety agencies
• Proficient in security software tools to investigate collect research and mitigate cyber threats

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To review the required knowledge and skills of this position please use the link below:

SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ANALYST

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• Lastday to submit application: Sunday December 7 2025 at 11:59 PM
• Oral Interviews: Week of January 12 2026
• Selection Interviews: Week of January 19 2026
• Start Date: TBD

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: stooping reaching walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for Light Work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts electrical currents intense noises and travel.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

Before an employee is hired he/she must successfully complete pre-employment requirements including but not limited to: fingerprinting and background check reference check DMV check licensure/certification check Oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California and proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical exam including a drug screen through the OCFAs designated physician.

An applicant must submit during the application filing period an online application and attach any supplemental information as required in the job announcement which may include submitting responses to a supplemental questionnaire. Online resumes and other unsolicited materials may be attached but will not be considered in lieu of the required online application unless otherwise specified in the job announcement. The OCFA reserves the right to limit the number of online applications when necessary. Applicants are responsible for maintaining/updating their contact information through the online application system.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW

Human Resources reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high the review process may include a secondary screening(by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

TESTING
Testing for this position or any other position may include but is not limited to the following: written exam practical exam panel interview physical ability test assessment center oral presentation project assignment etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations for the purposes of employment testing should contact Ivonne Spagon Human Resources Analyst II at orat least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFAs Selection Rules which are available for inspection upon request.

ELIGIBLE LIST

The duration of the Eligible List for this recruitment is one year unless abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.

WITHDRAWING FROM RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process he/she is required to submit an email notification to Ivonne Spagon Human Resources Analyst II at requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicants current phone number.

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding this recruitment should be directed to Ivonne Spagon Human Resources Analyst II at or.

NOTE

The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.

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